Arieta Vakasukawaqa
23 May, 2021, 6:00 pm
Thumbs up for Sairusi Dalituicama, left, after meeting his wife Maria Dalituicama at their home in Namadi Heights
after they were separated for more then one year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: ATU RASEA
Maria Dalituicama made three attempts and spent almost $12,000 to return to Fiji after she was stranded in England when borders shut down because of COVID-19.
The 52-year-old had travelled to Aldershot, England, in March last year to witness her only son’s British Army passing-out parade.
Ms Dalituicama said the only upside of being stranded there was being able to welcome her son when he returned from his first deployment in Estonia.
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 5:51 pm
A viral video has circulated online showing two police
officers utilising disproportionate and excessive force in
detaining the suspect, an individual half their size. In the
video it shows the man’s head being pressed down on the
ground, his arms being pulled back aggressively, being
pepper sprayed in the eyes, and in one instance the man
complained that he was being choked.
It is disturbing
to watch the unreasonable force being used on civilians
despite our many pleas for the authorities to uphold and
respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of our citizens,
even more so during arrests. Every Fijian’s right to be
Press Release – NGO Coalition for Human Rights A viral video has circulated online showing two police officers utilising disproportionate and excessive force in detaining the suspect, an individual half their size. In the video it shows the mans head being pressed down on the ground, his arms being …
A viral video has circulated online showing two police officers utilising disproportionate and excessive force in detaining the suspect, an individual half their size. In the video it shows the man’s head being pressed down on the ground, his arms being pulled back aggressively, being pepper sprayed in the eyes, and in one instance the man complained that he was being choked.
Human Rights Commission and police investigate alleged brutality case in Tukavesi
Human Rights Commission and police investigate alleged brutality case in Tukavesi
Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Director Ashwin Raj. [image: File]
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission and Police are investigating an alleged brutality case involving a man from Loa Village in Tukavesi who claims that he was assaulted by eight police officers and a soldier during a drug raid on the 26th of last month.
Police have also confirmed that they have received a report regarding this case on the 30th of last month.
It is alleged that this man was caught when he was approaching the farm while the raid was being conducted, and ran away when he had seen the officers.
Radrodro, Nawaikula and Vosanibola’s bail conditions amended
Court to hear application to transfer former FijiFirst MP Vijendra Prakash’s matter on the 6th of May
Radrodro, Nawaikula and Vosanibola’s bail conditions amended
Court to hear application to transfer former FijiFirst MP Vijendra Prakash’s matter on the 6th of May Thursday 22/04/2021
[Top Left - clockwise] Ratu Suliano Matanitobua, Vijendra Prakash, Niko Nawaikula, Adi Litia Qionibaravi, Simione Rasova Salote Radrodro and Peceli Vosanibola.
The Anti Corruption Court has ruled that the reporting in bail conditions for SODELPA MPs Salote Radrodro, Niko Nawaikula and Peceli Vosanibola has been suspended until the 14th of May following the restriction in movement due to COVID-19.